2026 Hyundai Elantra mpg
Combined mpg, SE FWD
35mpg
- 31 city, 40 highway.
- Top 12% of 59 sedans (2026).
- 13 trims: 31 to 54 mpg.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City mpg | Hwy mpg | Combined | Tank, gal | Miles per tank | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid Blue FWD | 1.6L 4cyl | FWD | 51 | 58 | 54 | 11.0 | 594 | $711 |
| Hybrid Blue HEV FWD | 1.6L 4cyl | FWD | 51 | 58 | 54 | 11.0 | 594 | $711 |
| Hybrid SEL Sport Plus FWD | 1.6L 4cyl | FWD | 49 | 52 | 50 | 11.0 | 550 | $768 |
| Hybrid SEL Sport FWD | 1.6L 4cyl | FWD | 49 | 52 | 50 | 11.0 | 550 | $768 |
| Hybrid SEL Sport HEV FWD | 1.6L 4cyl | FWD | 49 | 52 | 50 | 11.0 | 550 | $768 |
| Hybrid Limited FWD | 1.6L 4cyl | FWD | 49 | 52 | 50 | 11.0 | 550 | $768 |
| Hybrid Limited HEV FWD | 1.6L 4cyl | FWD | 49 | 52 | 50 | 11.0 | 550 | $768 |
| SE FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 31 | 40 | 35 | 12.4 | 434 | $1,097 |
| SEL Sport FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 30 | 40 | 34 | 12.4 | 422 | $1,129 |
| SEL Sport Plus FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 30 | 40 | 34 | 12.4 | 422 | $1,129 |
| SEL Sport Premium FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 30 | 40 | 34 | 12.4 | 422 | $1,129 |
| Limited FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 30 | 40 | 34 | 12.4 | 422 | $1,129 |
| N Line FWD | 1.6L 4cyl | FWD | 28 | 35 | 31 | 12.4 | 384 | $1,239 |
Fuel cost
SE FWD, 35 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $1,097
- Per month
- $91
- Per mile
- 9.1 cents
- Fill the tank
- $39.68
- Best mpg: Hybrid Blue FWD, 54 mpg. $711 a year.
- Top trim: Hybrid Limited FWD. $768 a year. $329 less than the SE FWD.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 2.5 | $8.00 |
| 300 miles | 7.5 | $24.00 |
| 500 miles | 12.5 | $40.00 |
| 1,000 miles | 25.0 | $80.00 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $79
- Per year
- $951
- Miles a month
- 867
SE FWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Is 35 mpg good? Yes. Beats 93% of 2026 cars.
MPG by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Combined mpg | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Hyundai Elantra | SE FWD | 35 mpg | |
| 2026 Hyundai Sonata | SE FWD | 32 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Toyota Corolla | LE FWD | 35 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Honda Civic | LX FWD | 36 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Hyundai Elantra N | Manual | 24 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Toyota Camry | LE FWD | 51 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Nissan Sentra | S FWD | 34 mpg | Compare |
What this cannot tell you
EPA ratings. Your own mpg will differ.
Gas prices change by state and by week.
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